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Operate machines to prepare hides or skins for tanning

Operate machines to prepare hides or skins for tanning

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTHL2003
State Code
BAV58
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to perform the tasks associated with operating and carrying out operator maintenance of machines used for preparing hides and skins for tanning. The unit of competency applies to tanning that may be conducted in restricted spaces or exposed conditions or controlled or open environments.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within industry codes, standards and defined procedures, under direct supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Operate machine to prepare hides or skins for tanning
  • 2.1 Identify and assess all necessary settings and preparation for machine operation in accordance with specifications and SOPs
  • 2.2 Start machine in accordance with SOPs
  • 2.3 Feed hides or skins through the machine in the appropriate manner and in accordance with procedures
  • 2.4 Direct hides or skins to correct area for next process
  • 2.5 Clean and maintain work area around the machine
  • 2.6 Stop or shut down equipment in accordance with procedures
3 Monitor product quality
  • 3.1 Identify and apply quality requirements for the hides or skins for all stages of the process
  • 3.2 Check quality visually and continuously to ensure standard is maintained
  • 3.3 Recognise and isolate any deviations from normal
  • 3.4 Report variations to product quality in accordance with procedures
4 Carry out operator maintenance
  • 4.1 Identify and report minor running problems according to workplace and equipment manufacturer procedures
  • 4.2 Report major machine and equipment or product faults
  • 4.3 Perform minor maintenance and cleaning in accordance with manufacturer specifications and SOPs
5 Dispose of waste materials
  • 5.1 Apply industry standard and workplace procedures to minimise waste
  • 5.2 Dispose of machine waste in accordance with environmental and workplace procedures
6 Communicate process information
  • 6.1 Complete records and other documentation, where required
  • 6.2 Transfer information regarding production status and problems between changes in shifts, where required
  • 6.3 Maintain documentation at each stage of the process to expedite movement of the hides or skins through the various phases of treatment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7353 LMTHL2003A Operate machines to prepare hides or skins for tanning Unit of competency